WORSER

Narrator Daniel Henning creates a matter-of-fact voice for William, nicknamed Worser, a seventh grader who has such passion for words that he's been compiling them into a lexicon. When his mother suffers a stroke, his aunt steps in to help them. Worser has a tough time adjusting to the changes in his mom's personality and being under the care of his aunt. He seeks refuge by joining a literary group through which he discovers new friends who are eager to help him with his lexicon project. Henning captures Worser's emotions while also emphasizing his unique personality. Realistic fiction fans will enjoy this coming-of-age story about the importance of family, friends, and acceptance. M.D. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2022]